Over Thirty Years of Small Batch Tradition

When Robin Hildebrand founded Blue Smoke Salsa in 1993, she made a promise to herself -- and her customers -- to make a delicious small batch salsa using pure, healthy ingredients. We are proud to continue the Blue Smoke Salsa tradtion -- and Robin's promise -- today.

Shop Robin's Original Recipes

The original recipes created by Robin Hildebrand over thirty years ago in her Fayette County, West Virginia home.


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Meet Robin Hildebrand

Robin Hildebrand started Blue Smoke Salsa in her Fayette County, West Virginia home thirty years ago...

Robin's Story

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  • Blue Smoke Salsa: Embracing Tradition, Crafting Excellence

    Blue Smoke Salsa: Embracing Tradition, Crafting...

    In the heart of Appalachia, where time honored traditions intertwine with an ever-evolving food and hospitality landscape, Blue Smoke Salsa stands as a testament to the region's vibrant culinary heritage....

    Blue Smoke Salsa: Embracing Tradition, Crafting...

    In the heart of Appalachia, where time honored traditions intertwine with an ever-evolving food and hospitality landscape, Blue Smoke Salsa stands as a testament to the region's vibrant culinary heritage....

  • What an Amzazing Year It Has Been

    What an Amzazing Year It Has Been

    What an amazing journey the last year has been… When New River Brands purchased Blue Smoke Salsa one year ago, the team’s top priority was to bring back the brand’s...

    What an Amzazing Year It Has Been

    What an amazing journey the last year has been… When New River Brands purchased Blue Smoke Salsa one year ago, the team’s top priority was to bring back the brand’s...

  • We Have a Goal -- a BIG One

    We Have a Goal -- a BIG One

    Do you have a goal in life?We do…a BIG one.It’s been said that if your goals aren’t so big and audacious that they don’t frighten you just a little then...

    We Have a Goal -- a BIG One

    Do you have a goal in life?We do…a BIG one.It’s been said that if your goals aren’t so big and audacious that they don’t frighten you just a little then...

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Meet Chef Paul Smith

Paul Smith - West Virginia's first James Beard Award finalist - has joined our team to create our new Gourmet Series of salsas.

Chef Paul's Story

Blue Smoke Salsa Gourmet Series

Experience the full lineup of our new Gourmet Series recipes created in a collaboration with Chef Paul Smith.

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  • Chef Paul Smith's Country Roads Chili

    Chef Paul Smith's Country Roads Chili

    We all know that salsa is great for dipping our favorite tortilla chips into, but it also can be a very versatile ingredient. One of my goals with developing the...

    Chef Paul Smith's Country Roads Chili

    We all know that salsa is great for dipping our favorite tortilla chips into, but it also can be a very versatile ingredient. One of my goals with developing the...

  • Chef Paul Smith and Three Amazing Recipes Using the New Gourmet Salsas

    Chef Paul Smith and Three Amazing Recipes Using...

    Would you like some ideas for creative recipes you can make using salsa...from a James Beard Award finalist chef? Watch Chef Paul's fun, interactive cooking show "Let's Get Cooking" for...

    Chef Paul Smith and Three Amazing Recipes Using...

    Would you like some ideas for creative recipes you can make using salsa...from a James Beard Award finalist chef? Watch Chef Paul's fun, interactive cooking show "Let's Get Cooking" for...

  • Recipes: Blue Smoke Salsa Holiday Party Dip

    Recipes: Blue Smoke Salsa Holiday Party Dip

    If you are looking for a party dip that's incredibly easy to make but also sure to wow everyone there, look no further.  Robin Hildebrand's Blue Smoke Salsa Holiday Party...

    Recipes: Blue Smoke Salsa Holiday Party Dip

    If you are looking for a party dip that's incredibly easy to make but also sure to wow everyone there, look no further.  Robin Hildebrand's Blue Smoke Salsa Holiday Party...

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